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NV56 AWU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 AWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 157,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 157,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 148,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 148,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 144,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,320 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 122,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,670 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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NV56 AWU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV56 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV56 AWU registered?

NV56 AWU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is NV56 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 AWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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